2023 WALT Rosé of Pinot Noir - 6 pack
Critic Review
"This salmon-hued wine is zippy, with aromas of brûléed orange, papaya, peach and dried herbs on the nose. Flavors of strawberry, orange cream soda, pineapple and pink grapefruit wrap around spice, bright acidity, mineral and a dry finish. Pair with fish tacos."
92 Points | Owen Bargreen
"...Sourced from a range of Pinot Noir sites across California, the 2023 WALT Rose displays offers good freshness with Satsuma orange zest, guava, white peach and juicy red raspberry flavors alongside copious minerals on the palate. Showing good stuffing, enjoy this outstanding new Rose now and over the next few years."
Saignée method
Keeping the juice on the grape skins for a short time to
obtain the perfect pink color before separating
the juice for the Rosé from the red wine.
California AVA
Sourced from a selection of premier Pinot Noir vineyards, our
Rosé comes from multiple appellations throughout California.
A beautiful shade of light salmon pink, this wine displays vivid flavors of crisp peach, juicy strawberry, and fresh raspberry. The silky elegance of the palate is lifted with crisp acidity and minerality. This dry Rose is ready to take center stage for summer enjoyment.
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Crisp Peach
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Juicy Strawberries
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Fresh Raspberry
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Minerality
We produce our Rosé with a style of winemaking known as the "saignée" method. After crushing the grapes, we keep the juice on the grape skins for a short time to obtain the perfect pink color. The pink juice is then separated and fermented in tanks and barrels like a white wine.
Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
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Vintage Notes | The 2023 growing season was all about patience. A very long, wet winter replenished the soils and filled our reservoirs. Cooler spring weather delayed budbreak and the start of the growing season by several weeks. Late spring saw moderate warmth and led to substantial canopy growth, as well as a healthy crop load on the vines. Mild, warm temperatures created perfect ripening conditions throughout the summer and early fall. The longer hang time allowed the fruit to reach optimum ripeness, and resulted in a superb vintage that is fresh, full of flavor, with great balance and fruit density. |